Foodservice Packaging Recovery


No matter what role you play in recovering foodservice packaging, this toolkit has something for everyone. Recovering Foodservice Packaging (FSP) can have substantial benefits in cost-saving waste reduction, revenue generation, reduction of environmental impact and positive expectations from residents and customers. This website presents lessons learned in successful recovery of foodservice packaging. It is a comprehensive resource on what foodservice packaging is currently being recovered, collected, processed and marketed. Let’s get started!

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Webinar Recording: Plastic Cup & Container Recycling Update
Webinar Recording: Plastic Cup & Container Recycling Update

Recording of the October 2024 FPI webinar featuring industry, MRF, and material processor representatives who are recycling plastic-based cup and container takeout packaging.

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Residential Composting & Foodservice Packaging: Eight Program Case Studies
Residential Composting & Foodservice Packaging: Eight Program Case Studies

This study examines the diversity of existing residential curbside collection programs for food scraps and compostable packaging. FPI analyzed eight exemplary programs to gain a deeper understanding of their key features, identify the main challenges they face, and highlight their successful strategies.

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Webinar Recording: Recycling Pizza Boxes, Paper Cups, and other Paper-Based Takeout Containers
Webinar Recording: Recycling Pizza Boxes, Paper Cups, and other Paper-Based Takeout Containers

Recording of the July 2024 FPI webinar featuring MRF, paper mill, and community representatives who are recycling pizza boxes, paper cups, and other paper-based takeout packaging.

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Resident Messaging Survey Summary
Resident Messaging Survey Summary

FPI released a summary of findings from its Resident Messaging Survey, sharing information related to resident assumptions on recyclability, awareness of what items can be recycled, and top sources of recycling instructions. The survey focused on recycling messaging related to take-out items such as plastic cups and containers, paper cups and pizza boxes.   

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FPI’s Impact

Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) is the trade association for the foodservice packaging industry in North America. FPI promotes the value and benefits of foodservice packaging and serves as the industry’s leading authority to educate and influence stakeholders.

FPI supports the recovery system by aligning supply chain recovery partners, expanding end use markets for recovered materials and educating and engaging consumers to increase recovery.

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